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Accessing immigration advice

What you need to know about immigration advice and how it can help you.

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How to find an immigration lawyer and how they can help you.

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Advice on how to work with your immigration lawyer.

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General information about immigration needs

What you need to know about applying for asylum in the UK.

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What you need to know if you have insecure or unclear immigration status.

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Find out your options if your immigration application was unsuccessful.

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Find out about your rights if you are at risk of immigration detention, removal and deportation.

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Find out about deprivation of British citizenship and how to seek support if this affects you.

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It may be possible to apply for an immigration status based on your family life, or for you to sponsor family members to join you in the UK.

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If you are thinking about moving to London for work, or you are an international student in London and thinking about working here after your studies, you may have to apply for a VISA.

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Specific information about immigration needs for different groups

What you need to know about the rights of Europeans and their family members after Brexit.

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Useful information and resources for Ukrainians coming to or living in London.

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Useful information and resources for new arrivals from Hong Kong to the UK.

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Find out about your rights, entitlements and available support if you have recently arrived in London from Afghanistan.

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Find out what rights you have as a member or descendant of the Windrush generation.

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Some children and young people may have unclear status. Find out how to resolve their immigration and citizenship needs.

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